Coco Republic makes me wish I had a clue about decorating. Whilst some furniture showrooms feature furniture, Coco Republic features ideas. Who would think to put weathered woodwork alongside a starkly modern lamp, or a traditional leather Chesterfield-look lounge in a beachside setting? Or use a cowhide ottoman? Evidently not me — but somehow they make it work. I need to be braver. So far I’m just dabbling in the safer pieces, though I know how well their mixes work. Time for the Coco Republic Design School? Think I’m kidding myself — just time for the Coco Republic Interior Design service.